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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced the recipients of the School of Engineering (SENG) Research Excellence Awards 2012. The recipients are outstanding scholars who have made significant discoveries at the forefront of engineering research. The annual SENG Research Excellence Awards were launched in 2011 to recognize the impact and contributions of the School’s faculty members. The awards are classified into three types to encompass faculty members who are in different stages of their academic life. The School currently has about 160 faculty members across its six departments.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, MICEX and RTS: RUALR), the world’s largest aluminum producer, hosted the UC RUSAL President’s Forum today on ‘Making a Difference, a Stitch at a Time’ featuring Ms Marjorie Yang, Chairman of Esquel Group and one of Fortune’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Ms Yang shared insights regarding how a traditional industry could become a catalyst for societal change. Despite many civilizations having evolved from patriarchal philosophies, the role of modern women has significantly changed in recent decades. Successful women have brought fundamental changes to the world, whether in the political or global economic spheres or other international fronts. Thus, women have now become a major force in shaping today’s society. UC RUSAL and HKUST have invited Ms Marjorie Yang to share her story of success.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for Cheng Yu Tung Building, marking major milestone for the University’s campus development. As a world-class research university, HKUST has long been proactive in strengthening its teaching and research facilities so as to create a stimulating academic environment necessary for the fostering of excellence in research and the nurturing top talents.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held the Kick-off Ceremony for HKUST Green Ambassador Program Exhibition today, the effort of South African- and Taiwan-bound student Green Ambassadors in engaging texts and images to promote heightened ecological awareness. A long-time advocate for environmental protection, HKUST has put sustainability in practice in a wide range of areas and made e-month an annual event. This year, the e-month falls on March and is themed on ecology protection, encompassing a variety of activities such as workshops, local eco-tours, green trades etc. The activities shine a light from different angles on the significance of sustainable development, in hopes of driving greater participation in green life. The HKUST Green Ambassador Program is one of e-month’s highlights.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its third Long Service Award Presentation Ceremony honoring faculty and staff members who have served the University for 20 years. HKUST established the Long Service Award to express appreciation and recognition to long-serving faculty and staff members whose hard work and dedication have contributed to the University’s rapid rise in the past two decades. This year, HKUST is presenting the Award to 237 members who joined the University in 1992. HKUST President Prof Tony F Chan, Provost Prof Wei Shyy, Vice-President for Administration and Business Prof Yuk-shan Wong and Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies Prof Joseph Hun-wei Lee joined the deans, heads of departments and units in the presentation ceremony. The awardees’ families and friends were also invited by the University. About 400 persons shared the joy at the celebration.

At the invitation of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof Ching W Tang, the first Chinese Wolf Prize Laureate in Chemistry, better known as the father of OLED spoke today on the distinctive characteristics and breakthrough developments of organic light emitting diodes (OLED) and organic solar cells (OSC). Prof Tang is currently a Visiting Member of IAS.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented its second ‘President’s Outstanding Service Award’ to pay tribute to dedicated non-academic staff members for their outstanding performance and contributions to the University. The three awardees are Mr Tze-kin Cheung, Senior Technical Officer of the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility, Mr Michael Choi, Security Manager of the Facilities Management Office, and Ms Julie Shing, Executive Assistant to the Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is hosting a major Forum on science and technology today and tomorrow. Leading experts from academia, industry and government are gathered to discuss the way forward for developing innovation and technology in Hong Kong and strengthening the collaboration between Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region. This event, in celebration of the University's 20th Anniversary is co-organized by the Hong Kong Institution of Science and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences. It is the founding mission of HKUST to spearhead Hong Kong's socioeconomic development through research. This Forum is part of its efforts to lead Hong Kong in search of strategic insights and support to enhance our competitiveness by tapping into opportunities for Mainland-Hong Kong technology collaborations in the context of China's Twelve Five-Year Plan.